BALL · News · 20260807N

Free Cash Flow and Liquidity

BALL Corp · 2026-08-07 · Importance 68 · Surprise 42

Ball reaffirmed its expectation for 2026 free cash flow above $900 million. The company reported negative free cash flow during the first half of 2026, making a substantial second-half improvement necessary to reach the full-year target. Management linked its cash-management strategy to the planned return of at least $800 million to shareholders. The company also reaffirmed its full-year outlook for more than 10% comparable EPS growth.

Key facts

• Bank of America increased its Ball stake by 1.4% and owned 2,097,794 shares after acquiring an additional 29,506 shares during the period. source
• State Street reported 5% beneficial ownership in Ball Corp, amounting to 13,430,923 shares as of June 30, 2026. source